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A Rural Mother's Guide To Breastfeeding, Haley Tillett
A Rural Mother's Guide To Breastfeeding, Haley Tillett
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Breastfeeding is considered as the gold standard of infant health (CDC, n.d.). The benefits provided to both the baby and mother by breastfeeding are unmatched when compared to formula feeding. Recent studies have shown a disparity in rates of breastfeeding, primarily in rural areas. This may be due, in part, to the fact that mothers in rural areas may not have equal access to resources and support they need to successfully breastfeed due to geographic isolation. This guide will provide an overview of breastfeeding resources in rural communities with a focus on Kittitas Valley, Washington. Resources include but are not …
The Use Of Mobile Healthcare Clinics To Expand Access To Underserved Populations: A Rapid Review, Alejandro Jimenez
The Use Of Mobile Healthcare Clinics To Expand Access To Underserved Populations: A Rapid Review, Alejandro Jimenez
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Access and utilization of health care is essential for the maintenance of overall health and prevention of chronic diseases. Several factors contribute to healthcare access disparities, including race, ethnicity, poverty, and rurality. Mobile healthcare clinics can be used to travel to medically underserved areas and reduce healthcare disparities. This rapid review examined the scope and impact of mobile healthcare units, and their use in reducing healthcare disparities. The exploration was done in 4 stages (1) identification of existing and relevant research studies, (2) selection of studies using prespecified eligibility criteria, (3) extraction of data from collected studies, and (4) summarization …